General : 36 Areas Record Unhealthy API Readings As of 4.30 pm, Johan Setia Highest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 36 areas nationwide recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in the unhealthy range as of 4.30 pm today.
On April 24, 36 areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality index (API) readings, according to data released today. The API scale ranges from 0 to 300, with readings above 300 classified as hazardous. In Selangor, Johan Setia reported the highest API reading at 176, while Shah Alam, Klang, Banting, Petaling Jaya, and Kuala Selangor followed with readings of 170, 164, 163, 160, and 160 respectively.
The federal capital also saw unhealthy API readings, with Cheras recording 169 and Batu Muda 156. Putrajaya reported a reading of 165. In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai, Port Dickson, and Seremban recorded API readings of 174, 167, and 165, respectively. Johor observed similar readings in Pasir Gudang (173), Larkin (170), Batu Pahat (167), Tangkak (165), Kota Tinggi (164), Pengerang (163), Segamat (160), and Kluang (155).
In Melaka, Bandaraya Melaka, Bukit Rambai, and Alor Gajah reported readings of 174, 170, and 161. Pahang recorded readings of 159 in Rompin, 157 in Indera Mahkota Kuantan, Balok Baru Kuantan, and Jerantut. In Perak, Seri Manjung recorded an API reading of 157. In Terengganu, Kemaman and Kuala Terengganu reported readings of 146 and 135, respectively.
In Penang, Minden and Balik Pulau recorded readings of 128 and 117. In Sarawak, areas of Serian, Kuching, Samarahan, and Samalaju reported API readings of 175, 158, 157, and 116.
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